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Hyperkalemia Treatment Options
Stabilize cardiac membrane:
 • IV Calcium (peaks 5-10 minutes)
Decrease potassium concentration:
 • IV Fluids
Shift
Hyperkalemia Treatment ... excretion: • ... renal function) - Loop ... diuretic (often ... #Hyperkalemia #management
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis and Management Summary

Trauma:
 • Immobilization, Crush iniury, Compartment syndrome, Electrical injury
Exertional:
 •
Diagnosis and Management ... Summary Trauma ... Dermatomyositis) AKI - Pathophysiology ... Monitor potassium ... Loop diuretics for
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
• ↓ Renal K+ Excretion ... suggests ↓ renal excretion ... Elimination (see Table ... (IV loop diuretic ... #Treatment #potassium
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Regulating Renal Excretion ... irrigation • Management ... +2Cl- Symport (Loop ... Tolvaptan) • Treatment ... #Medications #Table
Pharmacologic Options for Hypercalcemia Associated with Cancer
Rehydration with NS followed by loop diuretics
 • IV normal
NS followed by loop ... diuretics • IV ... GFR and renal excretion ... #drugs #treatment ... #pharmacology #table
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Framework and Management ... Summary Causes ... Monitor potassium ... per day until stable ... Loop diuretics for
Hyperkalemia Management
Pseudohyperkalemia: 1. Hemolyzed sample 2. Blood drawn from a site/line where potassium or TPN is
Hyperkalemia Management ... site/line where potassium ... Increase renal excretion ... via a loop diuretic ... #treatment #potassium